Yachtsman's Riviera
| Company | Seabourn Cruise Line | |||
| Ship | Seabourn Legend | |||
| Onboard Host | Lisa Anderson | |||
| Trip Dates | Aug 21 - 28, 2010 | |||
| Locations | Barcelona to Monte Carlo | |||
| Duration | 7 days |
| Day | Date | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Aug 21 | Barcelona | 11:00 PM | |
| 2 | Sun, Aug 22 | Palamos | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 3 | Mon, Aug 23 | Port Vendres | 07:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 4 | Tue, Aug 24 | Bandol | 08:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 5 | Wed, Aug 25 | Marseille | 08:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 6 | Thu, Aug 26 | Le Lavandou | 08:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 7 | Fri, Aug 27 | St. Tropez | 08:00 AM | 11:45 PM |
| 8 | Sat, Aug 28 | Monte Carlo | 07:00 AM |
Marseille Aug, 25 2010 | Virtuoso Voyager Club Shore Experience
Aix was the capitol of Provence in the 15th century, Wealthy merchants and local dignitaries helped turn this city into the "Florence of Provence" as we know it today. One can find all the beauty of the noble Provence of the17th and 18th centuries; handsome houses of the upper class, private mansions, and city squares bursting with flowers, ancient fountains and shaded narrow streets. Aix was the inspiration to many of the greatest writers and painters, Guigou, Stendhal, Mistral, Zola, and Cézanne. As a city of art and culture, Aix possesses a wealth of superb architecture that has been carefully preserved and restored. Walking through the Cours Mirabeau and the Rue Gaston de Saporta, one can admire the private mansions with their sculptured doors and windows and the intricate iron work on the balconies. Discerning shoppers browse the elegant boutiques in the quartier Mazarin.
Our day begins with a private tour of the Chateaux de la Mignarde escorted by the owner. Famous for having sheltered Pauline Borghese in 1807, this bastide represents the Aixois spirit of the 18th century. The first house, property of a confectioner was sumptuously remodeled and decorated in the Louis XVI style by his son, Sauveur Mignard in 1770. The façade, embellished with elements in dressed stone dominates a garden dotted by ponds and statues. At the conclusion of our visit, we'll enjoy a drink with the owner. We will then continue on to the city center for a tasting of the local speciality: calissons, which are a traditional french candy.
A delicious French cuisine lunch complimented by wine will be served on the terrace overlooking the magnificent gardens at a deluxe hotel before your return to the ship.
Approximate Length: Six hours.
Suggested Attire: Resort casual wear with comfortable walking shoes.
PLEASE NOTE: All Virtuoso shore events are capacity controlled and require a minimum number of participants to operate. Events are subject to change without notice. Virtuoso events are individually tailored for each date and arrival. Your event could be different than what's noted here; but it will be designed to be memorable and to bring you a traveler's view that you will treasure, and would otherwise miss entirely. Final details will be outlined in program letters provided by your Virtuoso host aboard ship. Please note that ground operators and other suppliers are independently owned and operated, and are not controlled by Virtuoso or Virtuoso Discoveries. Your participation in this event serves as your acknowledgment that neither Virtuoso nor Virtuoso Discoveries is responsible for the acts or omissions of these third parties.
Onboard Hosts: TBA
Exclusives:
- Onboard Host
- Welcome Reception
One of the Following Options Must be Selected 45-days Prior to Sailing*:
- Option 1: Special Virtuoso Voyager Club Shore Event, or...
- Option 2: $175 per person credit toward the purchase of a custom On Site shore excursion or other Virtuoso Preferred Product, or...
- Option 3: $150 per person shipboard credit
* Within 45-days the selected option may not be changed.
